Beautiful Winning Photos Of The Birdlife Australia Photography Awards 2023
Backyard Birds: Winner – Song of the Superb by Nikki Kenwrick
We are thrilled to present the awe-inspiring winning images from the eagerly awaited BirdLife Australia Photography Awards 2023! With a staggering 6,000 entries that display the extraordinary skills of Australia’s premier bird photographers, our respected panel of judges undertook the daunting task of choosing nine winners from each category out of an impressive shortlist of 68 mesmerizing photos. Kudos to the worthy winners! Continue reading »
Spectacular Finalists Photos Of The Birdlife Australia Photography Awards 2023
Backyard Birds: Garden serenade by Nathan Watson
We are thrilled to showcase the exceptional finalist images from the 2023 Birdlife Australia Photography Awards. This year, we were inundated with over 6,000 submissions from some of Australia’s finest bird photographers. Continue reading »
Finally, 2024 Calendar of Extremely Accurate Birds Is Here!
By popular demand of ornithology enthusiasts all around the world, artist Tommy Siegel has finally made a wildlife calendar of extremely accurate birds for 2024. Continue reading »
From Sketch to Spectacle: Exploring the World of Miniature Paper Birds by Nayan and Vaishali
Birds have always held a special place in the hearts of nature enthusiasts, captivating us with their vibrant plumage and graceful flight. However, in today’s rapidly changing world, the survival of many bird species is under threat. In an effort to raise awareness and protect these delicate creatures, Nayan and Vaishali, gifted paper cut artists from India, have taken up their brushes and scissors to create an extraordinary collection of bird species through their mesmerizing miniature paper art. Continue reading »
Celebrating the Beauty of Australian Birds: A Look at the Winning Images from the 2022 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards
The 2022 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards have recently revealed their winning images, selected from a pool of over 5,600 submissions from photographers worldwide.
The competition not only served as a way to raise funds for bird conservation efforts, but also as a celebration of the beauty and diversity of these amazing creatures. This year’s categories included “Bird Portrait,” “Special Theme (Australasian Robins),” “Bird Behavior,” and “Birds in Backyards,” just to name a few. Take a look at some of the stunning photos that made it to the winning list in the gallery below.
Birds In Flight: “White-Faced Storm Petrel” By John Harrison (Winner)
“Storm petrels regularly exhibit this water-skiing behavior whilst searching for food on the water’s surface, but I have never seen such a perfectly timed photo of the moment of impact.” White-faced Storm Petrel, Near Eaglehawk Neck, Tas Continue reading »
Finally, the 2023 Calendar of Extremely Accurate Birds
Due to the widespread request from birdwatchers and ornithologists, artist Tommy Siegel has created a highly detailed calendar featuring various species of birds. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Images of The 2022 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards
A shy albatross, a skydiving kestrel and a curious galah are among the shortlisted and winning photos in this year’s bird photography prize, chosen from more than 5,600 images. Funds raised by the competition support bird conservation programs.
What’s Mine is Yours – Bird behaviour finalist
Two fairy terns share a sardine. Photograph: Rebecca Harrison Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos Of The Bird Photographer Of The Year 2022
Overall Winner, Bird Photographer of the Year by Erlend Haarberg
Here are the winning photos of the Bird Photographer of the Year 2022. An image of a rock ptarmigan in winter plumage taking flight above the snow-covered mountains of Tysfjord, Norway, takes the grand prize in the world’s largest bird photography competition. Continue reading »
Still Portraits of Alfred Hitchcock Posing With Birds in Promotion for His Film, “The Birds”
The Birds is a 1963 American natural horror-thriller film produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Loosely based on the 1952 story of the same name by Daphne du Maurier, it focuses on a series of sudden and unexplained violent bird attacks on the people of Bodega Bay, California, over the course of a few days. Continue reading »
Polish Artist Paulina Bartnik Creates Realistic Looking Embroidered Brooches Of Birds
Poland-based artist Paulina Bartnik creates realistic-looking embroidered brooches of birds. Paulina loves nature, travel, and art. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and she is very much passionate about embroidery. Continue reading »
Finally, 2022 Calendar of Extremely Accurate Birds is Here!
By popular demand, artist Tommy Siegel has finally made a wildlife calendar of extremely accurate birds. Scroll down to see full list of illustrations featured in this calendar, and don’t forget to order one from Tommy’s website! Continue reading »
Intimate Bird Portraits Highlight The Refined Beauty Of Our Feathered Friends
Sydney-based artist and photographer Leila Jeffreys began her avian projects a decade ago by photographing the colorful budgerigars of her childhood memories. She takes intimate and emotional portraits of birds, including cockatoos, budgerigars, and hawks. Jeffrey’s most recent series is entitled “High Society” and marks a return to her original feathery subjects. Continue reading »
The BirdLife Australia 2022 Calendar is Here!
January: Papuan pitta. These small, ground-dwelling birds migrate from New Guinea to breed in the humid rainforests of the northern Cape York Peninsula during the wet season (between December and March). Despite their bright plumage, these secretive birds are more easily heard than seen ‒ but can be spotted alone or in pairs, foraging among the leaf litter for prey. Photograph: Laurie Ross Continue reading »
Artist Carves Tiny Birds Under A Microscope To Make The Outside World Disappear
According to Marie Cohydon: “I have always created art in my childhood, however, my passion grew even more in my adolescene. I am a self-taught artist. I started sculpting 13 years ago and what interests me the most is the focus on tiny things because under my microsope the outside world disappears. I do not even see my fingers! Tools such as sewing or acupuncture needles become giant objects. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Images of The Bird Photographer of the Year 2021
With over 22,000 images entered into the competition this year, Bird Photographer of the Year is pleased to present our winners. Celebrating bird life from around the world, these images comprise some of the most incredible bird photos in the world taken by talented photographers.
Best portrait, gold winner: Underwater Portrait, Felipe Foncueva, Spain. This image of a brown pelican was taken off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, near the mouth of the Tárcoles River. (Photo by Felipe Foncueva/2021 Bird Photographer of the Year) Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos Of Bird Photographer Of The Year 2021
‘Blocked’ by Alejandro Prieto. Overall Winner and Bird Photographer of the Year 2021
Here are the winners of Bird Photographer of the Year 2021. Photographers in this major international competition battled for the £5,000 grand prize, with the image of a roadrunner at the Mexico-USA border wall chosen as the Overall Winner. Continue reading »
The 11 Winners Of The Prestigious 2021 Audubon Bird Photography Contest
Each year the National Audubon Society, an American non-profit organization dedicated to bird protection and environmental conservation, hosts the Audubon Photography Awards, and they have recently announced their winners and honorable mentions of 2021. This year’s Grand Prize winner is Caroline Fraser with her captivating and magical photo of the greater roadrunner captured in Texas. Though Caroline’s photo is truly amazing, other nominated photos were no worse, and Steven Jessmore’s picture of the northern cardinal was my personal favorite. Anyhow, check it out and enjoy! I’m certain you too will find a favorite or learn some interesting lore about bird species shown here.
Amateur Award Winner: Robin Ulery Species: Sandhill Crane. Location: Johns Lake, Winter Garden, Florida
Story Behind the Shot: For three years I’ve watched a pair of Sandhill Cranes that nest near my house, observing and photographing them from my kayak. On a blustery day this spring, I took my camera and paddled out to check on them. Two colts had finally hatched. The wind, though, made for a challenging photo shoot. There was no solid land to anchor to, and I bounced up and down, sometimes missing the birds completely. So I increased my shutter speed and ISO to compensate. Capturing this scene under those conditions felt like a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Continue reading »
Selection of Finalists for Bird Photographer of the Year 2021
Brian Matthews
These are a selection of the finalists of the prestigious Bird Photographer of the Year 2021 Photo Competition. With species from around the world, the shortlist offers a stunning look at birdlife across the planet. Highlights range from a face-off between a white-tailed sea eagle and fox in Japan, to a nuthatch landing in a garden in Solihull, UK. Continue reading »
Beautiful Portraits Of Rare And Endangered Birds That Look Simply Stunning
The Himalayan Monal
“The Himalayan Monal is the national bird of Nepal.”
Photographer Tim Flach has three goldfish and two Burmese cats. The latter, Hunt and Blue, eagerly keep their owner company while he works, even though they would probably gladly devour some of his subjects. Continue reading »
Photographer Turns Her Garden Into a Tiny Cafe; Shoots the Cutest Photos of Animal Visitors
It’s not an ordinary café as no human can get inside, sit down and order a drink. It was made by photographer Kristen Flagg in her own backyard, and its visitors are chipmunks, squirrels, and birds. Kristen doesn’t only serve them fruit, seeds, and nuts, but she also takes photos of her cute little customers. Continue reading »
Very Rare Baby South Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher Photographed For The First Time Ever
We like to think that we’ve come a long way from the days of discovery when adventurers wandered into uncharted lands and came back with sketches and specimens of creatures never seen before. Continue reading »
The Winners of The 2020 Bird Photographer of The Year Have Been Announced
The prestigious Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY) competition, now in its fifth year, has released the stunning winning photos for 2020.
The contest is the work of Birds on the Brink, a charity aimed at supporting bird-related conservation projects around the world that awards small grants where they will do the most measurable good. This year’s winners were culled from more than 15,000 photos from photographers representing 60-plus countries around the world.
End of the Day, Bird Photographer Of The Year winner and Gold Award for Best Portrait category: European Shag Gulosus aristotelis, Vardø, Norway. MAJED ALZA’ABI, KUWAIT, BPOTY 2020 Continue reading »
The 2020 Audubon Photography Awards: These Incredible Pics Capture The Charm Of Birds Perfectly
The Grand Prize Winner
Double-crested Cormorant in Los Islotes, Mexico. Photograph by Joanna Lentin.
The National Audubon Society, which has been around for more than a century, has been set up to protect birds and the places they live throughout the Americas. Each year, the National Audubon Society allows photographers from across the United States and seven Canadian provinces to submit their best bird photographs. The contest, which is in its 11th year now, has been showcasing the talent of an array of photographers from all over the world who present our beautiful avian friends in their natural habitats. Continue reading »
Russian Utility Company Has Installed Spikes Over The Head Of Lenin Monument To Protect From Birds Poo
Birds are believed the worst enemies of monuments. Humans have achieved many heights – created iPhones, reached the Mars, solved the Poincare theorem – but they didn’t invent anything better than this to protect monuments from flying saboteurs. The idea belongs to utility company of Magadan. Continue reading »
Spring Has Come, Cats Are Flying Back
Spring has come and now cats are flying back home… and they don’t give a damn about birds’s rights. Continue reading »
